I have spent Christmas at my country house in southwest Portugal, and took the opportunity to take some photos. This time around, I only took the small Canon G15, which proved to be quite capable. I was particularly impressed with the great skies, with lots of interesting light and cloud patterns. Below are some examples.

1,2 & 4 but not 3. You have let yourself down with regards to 3. In sunset photography I believe you have to have good foreground interest and in 1 2 & 3 you have enough of that to make them attractive & pleasing images.

Paulo - I actually like #3 a lot, especially the color and patterns of the foreground. It is a matter of presentation. The vivid colors of the others sort of overwhelms #3. I would bet that if had you presented by itself the reaction would have been different. Or maybe not. I personally like gentle colors.

But then, it is well known that 'geo-people' see the world differently.